Ain’t cha got music?
Ain’t cha got laughter?
Ain’t cha got dancing?
Ain’t cha got song?
In spite of your troubles
In spite of your worries
In spite of your burdens
you’ll get along
A tune composed by pianist James P. Johnson for the musical Harlem Hotcha.
Recorded in New York City on July 21, 1933.
Released in the UK as Brunswick 01776.
Originally released in the U.S. on Banner 32840, Melotone M-12769, Oriole 2746, Perfect 15808, and Romeo 2119.
Credits:
Henry Allen – trumpet, vocals
Dicky Wells – trombone
Hilton Jefferson – alto sax
Coleman Hawkins – tenor sax
Horace Henderson – piano
Bernard Addison – guitar
John Kirby – string bass
Walter Johnson – drums